Building block
Building block noun - One of the parts that make up a whole.
Machine and building block are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Machine" instead a noun phrase "Building block".
Machine
Machine noun - A device that changes energy into mechanical motion.
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Synonyms for Machine
Building block and machine are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Building block" instead a noun "Machine".
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